The Saturday Evening Post articles from November 2005

The Saturday Evening Post archives from November 2005

Taxol update.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... In the Sept./Oct. 1991 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, you featured a rather extraordinary article about Taxol, an anticancer drug. Bristol-Myers Squibb had a license at that time to use the taxol process. According to the article,...

Confessing the "Blues".(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I thoroughly enjoyed the story "Piano Blues" in the July/August 2005 issue. After retiring from the nursing profession, I decided to take piano lessons. Some of my friends thought it was a great idea; others scoffed and snickered. It is a...

Moore on stem cell research.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Very interesting article about "stem cell research" with Mary Tyler Moore in your Sept./Oct. 2005 issue. Am wondering, however, are you attempting to mislead your readers or is Mary Tyler Moore trying to? Why? I count at least 17 times...

Thyroxine treatment in Tacoma.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Could you recommend a psychiatrist in the Tacoma, Washington, area who uses thyroxine treatment for bipolar disorder? We just do not know where to turn. Name withheld Editor's note: IU psychiatrist and researcher Dr. John Nurnberger...

Mood swings.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I have read your amazing article concerning "mood swings" [July/Aug. '05] and would like to contact Dr. Whybrow. Please send me his address or phone number. I would very much appreciate you furnishing me with this information. Thank you!...

Dog-gone good.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Thought you might like to see who else, besides us humans, likes your magazine. This is our dog JoJo, who is enjoying your May/June issue.

Care for "wet" MD.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Reading "Letters" in the May/June issue on macular degeneration, there is the wet type, dry type! I had the wet type, early stage. I was sent to a very efficient eye doctor. He is successful, using laser and other care. I now read two to three...

The mouths of babes.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Your feature page entitled "Dear God" about kids' prayers in the July/ August edition of The Saturday Evening Post brings to mind my legislative visit to a conference in Orlando, Florida, in the early 1970s, where then-Governor of Georgia Jimmy...

Work, for the night is coming.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Your fine article "A Tale of Two Prophets" by Lee Harris (Sept./Oct. 2005), I think, should have mentioned some religious groups that had for their motto "To work is to pray." These, of course, were the various Catholic religious orders who...

Puppy power.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I have enjoyed The Saturday Evening Post longer than I can remember. I will be 84 years old this Halloween. I am writing this today because of a fantastic article in the Sept./Oct. issue. "Trained Dogs Transforming Lives" by Andrea Neal...

Be ye hot or be ye cold!(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I note your article "Food in the News," page 76 in the July/August '05 issue, on cold cereal. Does the milk have to be cold? Eating cold cereal gives me a chill in the tummy. I like hot cereal. Suppose the milk is heated; would the benefits be...

Limerick contest winner.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Apropos my winning the 5/05 Saturday Evening Post Limerick Contest: It isn't like winning the lottery, Or sculpting some prize winning pottery-- But the contest was fun And I'm glad that I won... ...

Suited to frame.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... The covers of The Saturday Evening Post are always charming and would be suitable for framing if the address labels were not printed on the cover. Would it be possible to change to labels that are easily peeled off so that some of the...

Sharing history.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Tecumseh and Rebekah story [July/Aug. '05] with my 10-year-old grandson. It took me six weeks to read the book by John Sugden, and I have seen the outdoor drama in Ohio. As we drive past the small...

SEP style.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... My friends thought I should send this to you. I've had my jacket for many years, so it came in handy. If the magazine got any "laffs," me too. Helen Price Seattle, Washington

Ralph's message.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... A big "thank you" for a reprint of the verse by Ralph Waldo Emerson ("To laugh," etc., Sept./Oct. '05). I first saw this in your magazine a few years ago and was so taken with it that I secured it on the hard drive of my computer. I make copies...

Bridging troubled waters: is privatization the solution to the growing water crisis in the world's developing countries? A Swedish writer investigates the controversy over public versus private ownership of water resources.(Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis)(Escape in Iraq: The Thomas Hamill Story)(How to Defend Yourself Against Your Lawyer)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis by Fredrik Segerfeldt, 160 pages, Caito Institute, $12.95 In the early 1980s, the South American country of Chile took a step that transformed its economy. It...

Bah, humbug!(Cartoon)
November 1, 2005... "It's a hearing aid. Obviously you didn't hear me last year." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "See, Dear? Told you I'd make it fit!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Santa? His name should be Bill!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Well, Mr....

Politically Correct Santa.(Poem)
November 1, 2005... POLITICALLY CORRECT SANTA 'T was the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck... How to live in a world that s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to "Elves"--"Vertically Challenged" they were...

Detecting "masked" hypertension.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Multiple blood pressure readings taken outside the doctor's office or clinic are effective in diagnosing "masked hypertension," according to a new study. People with masked hypertension have normal blood pressure in the doctor's office but...

Lower your BP, protect your heart.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(blood pressure)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... New research from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston helps confirm that people with blood pressure readings on the high end of normal--a condition called pre-hypertension--are at increased risk of heart attack and stroke....

Genetics of aortic aneurysm.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Texas scientists have identified the first genetic mutations that cause the aorta--the body's main artery--to widen, tear and rupture. The new findings could help researchers design therapies and identify people at high risk for the...

Heart-helthy holiday meals.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Skip the cream soups, sauces and fried foods. Here are some delicious menu ideas for a holiday meal that is good for you and your heart. Appetizers: enjoy low-fat crackers and cheese, and fresh vegetables with a healthy yogurt dip mixed...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa: the most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.(Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas)
November 1, 2005... Her whole name was Mrs. Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas. She earned a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from Fordham, and she had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and administrator in the New York City school...

Bonnie Blair: breaking the ice about urinary incontinence: the celebrated athlete is spearheading a national campaign to educate women about stress urinary incontinence.
November 1, 2005... It may be hard to believe anything could slow down speed skater Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated female athletes in Olympic history. But like millions of other women, Blair discovered that she could no longer perform routine activities,...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
November 1, 2005... Successful Aging The scientific journal Nature offers a new perspective on aging: It's not how long you've been alive that counts, but rather how many years you have left. As life expectancy has lengthened, the whole idea of middle age has...

Holiday gift ideas.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)(low vision aids, sleepwear)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
November 1, 2005... Here's some ideas for holiday gifts that your loved ones will appreciate throughout the coming year. For seniors: Low-vision aids help people enjoy happier, more productive lives. For example, jumbo calculators or remote controls with...

Seeds of wellness: return of a supergrain: the Aztec civilization may never rise again, but part of its ancient legacy may be a gift of better health to those who have rediscovered the secret of its prized "running food.".(chia)
November 1, 2005... In the annals of nutrition history, the last half-century may well be considered the age of the supergrains. Starting in the 1960s, Dr. Norman Borlaug developed disease-resistant dwarf wheat and sparked the "Green Revolution" in Asia; Purdue...

The amazing heart.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Reader: It has been written that the heart's beat is caused by "electricity" and that energy is made up of electrons. Where does this electrical impulse come from? Where is it generated? Are we receptors? Do we "store" energy like a...

AAA surgical repair.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(abdominal aortic aneurysm)
November 1, 2005... Reader: I have received conflicting advice about when an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) requires surgical repair. My AAA is 4.8 cm. Is the operation so serious that the chances of survival are poor? I was told that I probably couldn't survive...

Controlling cholesterol.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Reader: Kindly inform me what natural methods can be used to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. Dr. Zipes: An appropriate diet of vegetables, chicken, and fish, along with daily exercise and avoidance of alcohol (although a little wine is...

Confounded courts.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2005... "Keep it fast, keep it fair, keep it simple. That's our motto here at the law firm of Rock, Paper, and Scissors." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "No, no! First you pay me... then you file for bankruptcy!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

A new perk for coffee drinkers.(Drinks to Your Health (Great for Holiday Giving))(high-antioxidant coffee)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Coffee lovers at Denver's AMC Cancer Research Center have developed a special brew that provides more antioxidants than green tea. Their patented coffee-roasting process preserves the natural antioxidants that are present in green coffee beans...

Mighty good tea.(Drinks to Your Health (Great for Holiday Giving))(Mighty Leaf tea)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The difference between Mighty Leaf tea and other teas is like the difference between drinking out of a paper bag versus a silken pouch. This high-end tea, in fact, is packed in a hand-sewn silken bag that allows the full flavor of the...

"Unstuff yourself": holiday recipe.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(chestnut stuffed squash)
November 1, 2005... After years of scarcity, chestnuts have made a comeback. They are now available in grocery stores from October onward, just in time for the holidays. Unlike other nuts, chestnuts are extremely low in fat as well as calories. They're also the...

Exercise and weight loss: carbs vs. protein.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and regular exercise led to improved weight loss in a recent dietary study conducted at the Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition. University of Illinois. Middle-aged women on a high-protein diet...

Winter's miracles of beauty: a Vermont dairy farmer saw something in snowflakes which other men failed to see.(Wilson Bentley)(Biography)
November 1, 2005... It is a rare person who remains unmoved by a first snowfall. Snow is magic: it draws us in, jostles memory, and stirs desire. It enchants. For Snowflake Bentley, snow cast a lifelong spell. Like John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt, whose...

Living with dialysis.(Medical Update)
November 1, 2005... New technology is allowing patients with failed kidneys to undergo dialysis more often and in their own homes--providing a new treatment option that may save lives as well as time and healthcare dollars. Since the 1970s, kidney failure...

Playing games, fighting cancer.(Medical Update)(radiation therapy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Video game programmers are teaming up with medical specialists to target and "bomb" cancer cells and enemy "supply lines" using the latest radiology technology. Dr. Brian Butler, chief of radiation oncology at The Methodist Hospital in...

Warding off the flu.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Healthy people can take important steps to reduce their chances of getting the flu. In addition to frequent hand washing, covering coughs, and avoiding close contact with sick people, learning about the flu can help protect you and your family...

Timeline for flu shots.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Hoping to avoid last year's shortage of flu shots, more companies are working to provide the vaccine. But just in case, federal health experts recently outlined those who should be first in line to receive the shots. The priority groups...

Double onion soup with cheese.(Health Recipe of the Month)
November 1, 2005... Serves 4 This classic soup, one of France's best-known specialties, comes from the picturesque Burgundy and Lyons regions. Don't rush this soup--the key to its authentic flavor lies in slow-cooking the onions until they turn amber. The...

Device gives patients some breathing room.(Medical Update)(Intra-Bronchial Valve)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A tiny umbrella-shaped valve designed to improve lung function for emphysema patients is under investigation by researchers around the country. The study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Intra-Bronchial Valve, a device...

From the Pharmacy.(Medical Update)(medication usage)
November 1, 2005... X Cough: During cold and flu season, you may find yourself in need of a good remedy for chest congestion and cough. Mucinex tablets are a good choice if you are having thick phlegm; consider Mucinex DM for thick phlegm accompanied by persistent...

Saving time does save lives.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(defibrillators)
November 1, 2005... On November 30, 2003, California businessman Jim Baum experienced what he calls his "personal miracle." After reading reports about the need for AEDs in saving lives lost to sudden cardiac arrest, Baum ordered the lifesaving device, just in...

Calcium scans predict heart disease.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... New data suggest that CT scans to detect calcium in coronary arteries help predict heart disease risk in relatively young and healthy men. In a study reported by the American College of Cardiology, men with calcium deposits were 11 times...

Can you hear me now? What did people do before cell phones? Actually, it was wonderful.
November 1, 2005... "I just got on the train, and I couldn't wait to tell you," he shrieked into his cell phone while stowing his duffel bag in the overhead rack. "Guess who knocked on my door last night?!... That's right!... No, I'm not kidding! She said she's...

A christmas album.(The American Illustrators Hall of Fame)(winter illustrations)
November 1, 2005... Ah! Snow! "Even folks who 'dread the winter' will still hanker for 'a little snow on Christmas Eve,'" a famous Post editor noted many years ago. "And in those parts of the world, including much of our own Southland, where snow seldom falls,...

Tips for better bones.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Protect your bones with these tips from the North American Spine Society: * Bring an extra pillow to bed, Sleeping on your back puts pressure on your spine. Placing a couple of pillows under your knees cuts the pressure in half. Lying on...

Don't ignore incontinence.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Wetting and leaking accidents aren't normal at any age. When exercise and conventional medicines fail, new therapies may help. Researchers say that one of the most toxic substances known to man could become an effective therapy for...

Omega-3s and breast cancer.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Promising research suggests that a new combination of omega-3s and a widely used anesthetic may help fight against breast cancer. Findings from the Methodist Research Institute in Indianapolis and Indiana University show that linking the...

Proper posture.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Good posture protects your bones and promotes overall health. To stand up straight: * Hold your head high and your chin in: squeeze your shoulder blades together slightly. * Point your feet straight ahead. * Shift your weight from...

A step in the right direction: an increasing number of American adults, suffering from severe osteoarthritis and other debilitating conditions, are getting "hip" to joint replacement surgery.(Joseph C. McCarthy)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Golf legend Jack Nicklaus readily admits the path to becoming one of the greatest golfers of the 20th century wasn't without pain and sacrifice--particularly in the hip. It may come as a surprise to many that the "Golden Bear" achieved such a...

An ancient game helps kids find success: chess transformed Maurice Ashley's life. Now the International Grand Master of chess dreams of bringing the mind-empowering game to every school in America.(Biography)
November 1, 2005... Maurice Ashley holds a title shared by only 59 other U.S. chess players: International Grand Master. Watch him work a room of kids and you will quickly see the qualities that make him an even rarer individual: patience, respect, concern,...

Preserving vision.(DIABETES Update)(ruboxistaurin)
November 1, 2005... A new study offers hope in preserving the vision of millions of people in the United States living with type-1 or type-2 diabetes. Initial results in a multicenter international trial, chaired by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston,...

Good glucose control.(DIABETES Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... People who maintain vigilant control of their glucose levels are at a significantly lower risk of heart disease, according to researchers at the annual scientific meeting of the American Diabetes Association. "The longer we follow patients,...

Developing a smart shoe.(DIABETES Update)(preventing diabetic foot ulcers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A new shear and plantar pressure sensor from researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle could pave the way to a "smart shoe" that can help prevent people with diabetes from developing debilitating foot ulcers. Dr. Wei-Chih Wang...

Tapping the potential of adult stem cells: can adult stem cells help regenerate the damaged blood vessels in patients with peripheral vascular disease?(HEART BEAT: Healthy Heart Report)(Michael Murphy)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine is experimenting with a novel adult stem cell therapy, using patients' bone marrow cells that are involved in arterial formation and repair. The...

Good news for people with hearing loss: imagine a future--actually, the present in Britain and now in west Michigan--where hearing aids could become wireless loudspeakers for TV, telephone, and public address systems.
November 1, 2005... I recently sat surrounded by several hundred others in London's Gatwick Airport departure lounge, straining to hear announcements about my delayed flight. Alas, the loudspeaker sound was too distant and foggy for my hard-of-hearing ears. ...

The perfect squelch.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Mulcahey, a veteran New York News printer, has been around long enough to give the makeup editors pointers on handling news in type. If they dispute his suggestions in the rush of making a deadline, he roars good-humoredly at them, "You're...

Relaxation therapy for your feet: visco-elastic foam has changed the way people sleep, now it helps the way you walk.
November 1, 2005... My feet hurt! How many times have you heard or said that... standing in line at the grocery store or simply while doing daily routine tasks? I feel like the older I get the more my feet ache. I've tried elevating my feet, soaking them in a hot...

You be the judge.(negligence case)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... To quicken his toy store's lagging Christmas sales, ambitious Albert hired a band with a Santa Claus leader. Whenever the band's brassy caroling drew a crowd of children and parents, Santa tossed lollipops to the kiddies. Being a musician...

Where do you think you are?(place names)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... East, West, North or South, each of the areas appears above on the map of a single state or province. Can you identify these locations? If you find the game too easy (but you won't) try to guess this issues's theme. Hint :Its a girl's friend....

Diabetes healing secret.(How to Reverse Diabetes)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Here's important news for anyone with diabetes. A remarkable book is now available that reveals medically tested principles that can help normalize blood sugar naturally... and greatly improve the complications associated with diabetes. People...

The gold standard for detecting colon cancer.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(colonoscopies)
November 1, 2005... Colonoscopies save lives and Post readers know we are strong advocates for undergoing the exam to detect early colon cancer. How often you need to be tested depends on your family history for colon cancer and other risk factors such as the...

Stroke victims need fast care.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Re: Neighborhood Stroke Watch (July/Aug. '05) I wish that you had mentioned the three questions anyone can ask to identify stroke, i.e.: 1. Can you smile? 2. Can you raise both hands above your head? 3....

Sister needs help for leg and foot pain.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, My sister (64) recently underwent three bypass surgeries on her leg for vascular problems. The first two procedures were unsuccessful. During the third attempt, surgeons transplanted a vein from her right to the left leg....

Research helps save legs for life.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(peripheral arterial disease treatment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... New technology offers hope to patients facing amputation due to blocked leg arteries, a condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Originally designed to clear clogged heart arteries, the SilverHawk System seems to successfully restore...

Loosen sheet to ease leg pain.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I found that by not tucking the top sheet and leaving the covers loose at the end of the bed, I no longer have leg pains at night. I had suffered for years, and now I'm pain free. I also drink a glass of water before I...

More about pinpointed pupils.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I read with interest your response about pinpointed pupils caused by addictive drugs [Nov./Dec. '04]. My friend says that the old home remedy for diarrhea, paregoric, contains opium and caused small pupils, too. Is that...

Seeking case histories of mood/thyroid problems.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
November 1, 2005... In a previous issue, we reported on Dr. Peter Whybrow's intriguing research showing that thyroid hormone can have a positive and profound effect on mood in some patients with rapid-cycling bipolar--the most intractable form of the disease. (See...

Lithium and blurred vision.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I take lithium and have noticed that sometimes my vision gets blurry when I am reading. Could this be caused by my medication? Paul Lyons Little Rock, Arkansas While this is not a commonly seen side effect,...

"Histo" usually resolves on its own.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(histoplasmosis)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I was diagnosed with histoplasmosis 30 years ago. At that time, my doctor told me that it was a lung fungus that could affect my eyesight. This has happened. Can it affect other organs of the body? F. Buongiorne ...

Eight glasses of water, leaky bladder.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Thanks for your article on "eight glasses of water." My cousin and I had a big argument. She drinks water all the time and has a leaky bladder. Some of her friends also do and use Depends. We are all around 67. I kid her...

Light up your life.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(lighting helps degenerative eye disease)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... If you are told you're getting macular degeneration or another degenerative eye disease, brighten up your home with more lighting. * Shine light on all work areas to make the most of the vision you have left. * Low-vision...

Migraine remedy.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Here's a suggestion for the lady who wrote that her friend Janice was miserable with migraines [Sept./Oct. '05]. About 10 years ago, my physician suggested taking six Motrin at onset of a headache. I didn't...

The golden years.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2005... Why is Walt... Running from room to room? He can't remember where he left his glasses Oh-- Are you going to tell him? Naw He needs the exercise [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Are you a man or a mouse?(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A husband was advised by his psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don't to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you're the boss." On fire with enthusiasm, the man rushed home, slammed the door, and growled at his wife. "From now...

Tough cookies!(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Upstairs in bed, a little old man was gasping for his last breath. Everyone had written him off as terminal, but suddenly he woke up and smelled fresh cookies baking in the kitchen downstairs. He struggled down the steps and, to everyone's...

Rest Assured.(POST SCRIPTS)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Rest Assured After Thanksgiving I always need rest, Allowing my food To slowly digest. I turn on the TV, Find reruns galore, Thankfully knowing That I will soon snore.

Advice for the Lovelorn.(POST SCRIPTS)(Hillary Clinton)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... "My husband has cheated on me from the beginning, and when I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse, everyone knows he cheats on me. It is so humiliating. Also, since he lost his job four years ago, he hasn't even looked for a new...

Fowl Deed.(POST SCRIPTS)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Fowl Deed Around holiday time I become nervous and quirky; No leftovers for me-- I'm quitting cold turkey.

Step on it!(POST SCRIPTS)(speeding ticket)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A middle-aged woman was driving through a school zone when a policeman pulled her over for speeding. As he was writing the ticket, she asked, "How come I always get a ticket and everyone else seems to get a warning? Is it my face?" "No,...

Merry Christmas to you, too.(POST SCRIPTS)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Merry Christmas to You, Too "Your shopping finished yet. my dear? Your tree all trimmed?" she purrs. Is there any doubt that every year About this time she'll make it clear That hers is?!